Tehaleh, Washington
Tehaleh is a community of 9,561 people in Pierce County, Washington.
Why visit Tehaleh
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McMillin Bridge, Bridge for Kids, McMillin School and Victor Falls Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Tehaleh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tehaleh
Tehaleh, formerly known as Cascadia, is a master-planned unincorporated community to the south of Bonney Lake in Pierce County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tehaleh had a population of 5,784. Construction began in 2005 with an estimated timeline for completion of 20 years. The town was designed by Patrick Kuo, who had purchased the land in 1991.
From the Wikipedia article Tehaleh, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
McMillin Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Pierce County, Washington
Museums and landmarks5
McMillin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic building in McMillin, Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Legendary Doughnuts - Orting
Cafe · Donut · 1.7 mi
212 Washington Avenue South, Orting
Mo-Th 05:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00
Aceituno's Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
211 Washington Avenue North, Orting
Mo,We,Th 10:00-21:00; Tu,Fr 10:00-21:30; Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-21:00
Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
228 Washington Avenue South, Orting
Spar Pole Pub
Bar and pub · 1.7 mi
120 Washington Avenue South, Orting
9 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Saints Cosmas-Damian Catholic
Church · Catholic · 1.9 mi
213 Leber Street Northwest, Orting
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries38
Healthcare3
Indigo Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
215 Whitesell Street Northwest, Orting
Map of Tehaleh
119 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 33°F | 6.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 33°F | 4.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 69°F | 49°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 36°F | 7.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcmillin Rsvr Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McChord Field (TCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Orting 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Prairie Ridge 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- McMillin 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Crocker 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Prairie Heights 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- South Hill 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Alderton 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Bonney Lake 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Puyallup 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Graham 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McMillin Bridge Top View, Ben Cody, Public domain
- McMillin School, Ben Cody, Public domain
- Tehaleh, Netsomniac, CC BY 4.0
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